Parsnip Cake Recipe
spice cake, ginger, cream cheese
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Cream Cheese Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated parsnips.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
